Sew Happy: Stella

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6.15.2011

5.16.2011

5.04.2011

This week my mom and dad kept EmK for me. We met them halfway (my parents live in Robertsdale...which is near Gulf Shores) on Sunday afternoon and they kept her so I could get caught up on my sewing. I'm not exactly caught up BUT I got a TON accomplished...and while my mom says it's to help me have more sewing time (which it did) she also wanted that sweet girl ALL to herself (I can't really blame her). It was the first time to be away from EmK for so long and to be at home. Normally when we're away from her it's because we are traveling somewhere, so it was weird at first being home without her. I have enjoyed my time. I was joking with a friend when she asked me what fun things I was doing and my response was things like "watching the Today show while I drink my coffee" or "taking a shower whenever I wanted". It's been nice...the house has been quiet......I've gotten lots done....and now I'm READY to see my sweet girl:)

4.20.2011

GIRL Clothes

How about a few pictures and a SEWING TIP:)

For those of you out there sewing shorts, pants, or bloomers...this is for you! Even if you buy "non-roll" elastic....it's still rolls sometimes when you wash a garment. I got a pair of shorts for EmK last year on clearance from a popular brand and the first time I washed them the elastic was all twisted...frustrating! Well, here's a quick solution. After you sew the shorts/bloomers turn them right side and adjust your elastic so it's even through the waistband. You want to do a few stitches (go forwards and backwards) in the actual front and back (or side) seams so that you stitch down the elastic. This will help the elastic to not twist. I can't promise it will NEVER turn again, but it's a lot less likely. Since I've learned this trick my elastic in EmK's clothes has stayed perfect....and well she's got a lot of clothes with elastic:)

4.13.2011

MY Inspiration

This SWEET girl is the reason I sew:) I LOVE her SO much...and it brings me great JOY to sew for her even into the early hours of the morning. She is starting to figure out I make her clothes and when people comment she will say "mommy made this" even if I didn't:) Oh, and she LOVES her hot pink sandals and would sleep in them IF we let her!

Shirt and Short/Bloomer Outfits

(you can now add ruffles to your bloomers)

A FEW things I've monogrammed or appliqued

(before you ask...not sure the brand of this dress...I got this at a trunk show sample sale last year...should have bought the entire box as it was 5 bucks)

4.10.2011

New Top (kinda)

LOVE this top...it's basically the Ella Knot Top without the knots:) The ties are on the top of the shoulder. So that I can keep it apart for all the others, let's call it Kate.

**Another new post below**

3.28.2011

Girl Outfits

PRECIOUS girl outfits with AMAZING fabrics. People email me all the time because they can't make up their mind....here's a little secret....I usually can't make up my mind either:) There's just so much CUTE fabric out there!!!

You'll definitely be seeing the fabric below again. I emailed my customer as soon as she sent it to me to ask where it came from. I have a new pattern in mind and plan to use this fabric to make it:)